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Cheltenham launches new initiative to capitalise on £8 billion business tourism market

Cheltenham has today launched a new initiative to support the recovery and growth of the town’s vital and highly valuable business tourism market. The new Meet in Cheltenham initiative, which is led by the town’s marketing body, Marketing Cheltenham, has been developed to attract more conference, meeting and event business to Cheltenham and its surrounding… Continue reading Cheltenham launches new initiative to capitalise on £8 billion business tourism market

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Local tourism boost as Uncover The Cotswolds project awarded Discover England Recovery funding

Marketing Cheltenham is delighted to confirm its part in the next phase of the exciting ‘Uncover the Cotswolds’ project, after Cotswolds Tourism announced that an additional round of funding has been secured from VisitEngland. The project - encompassing the wider Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Wye Valley - is to benefit from Year… Continue reading Local tourism boost as Uncover The Cotswolds project awarded Discover England Recovery funding

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New campaign invites locals and visitors to experience The Great Taste of Cheltenham

A new campaign launching today will celebrate Cheltenham’s famous and mouth-watering food and drink offering, providing a much needed boost to the town’s hospitality sector. The Great Taste of Cheltenham, which will run for the next six weeks, will highlight the incredible array of establishments in the town, showcasing its diverse and delicious dining offer… Continue reading New campaign invites locals and visitors to experience The Great Taste of Cheltenham

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Are you moving to Cheltenham?

New campaign launched to attract new business and investment into Cheltenham Cheltenham has today launched a new campaign to encourage business growth and investment in the town. Developed by Cheltenham Borough Council and its destination and place marketing arm Marketing Cheltenham alongside Cheltenham BID and local brand agency ASHA, the new ‘We’re Moving to Cheltenham’… Continue reading Are you moving to Cheltenham?

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£10m bid to improve cycling in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Council has asked the government for over £10million in an ambitious bid to transform active and green travel in Gloucestershire. Earlier this year the government announced a strategy to make space for cyclists and pedestrians and support increasing capacity on public transport as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and social distancing. The… Continue reading £10m bid to improve cycling in Gloucestershire

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Holiday lets with spas, hot tubs and pools urged to test water

With restrictions on the tourist industry easing, small businesses with spas, hot tubs and pools are beginning to re-open supporting the town’s We’re Open recovery campaign and the council is encouraging these businesses to test their water systems to ensure they are fulfilling their legal duty of care and protecting public health. A recent PHE… Continue reading Holiday lets with spas, hot tubs and pools urged to test water

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Cheltenham – We’re Open campaign launches

We’re happy to announce the launch of Cheltenham - We’re Open, a new town-wide campaign which will welcome residents and visitors back into Cheltenham following the recent government guidance easing the lockdown for retailers and the roadmap to changes in restrictions on the hospitality sector. Cheltenham - We're Open logo What is Cheltenham - We’re… Continue reading Cheltenham – We’re Open campaign launches

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Local businesses set to benefit from new grant scheme

·      Go live date: 9 June ·      Deadline for applications: 21 June From 9 June, eligible businesses across the county can apply for funding thanks to a newly launched business support grant scheme. The fund offers priority to businesses who were not eligible for support in the previous scheme. Funding for this grant scheme is… Continue reading Local businesses set to benefit from new grant scheme

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New funding for food and drink businesses after Cheltenham BID campaign

Several Cheltenham pubs and clubs that were facing mounting financial problems because of the Covid-19 epidemic have been given new hope after campaigning work by Cheltenham BID. The BID has been a key supporter of the #RaiseTheBar campaign, which called on the Government to change legislation so that businesses did not miss out on key… Continue reading New funding for food and drink businesses after Cheltenham BID campaign